This will be my third and last year at Carver. Though the years were great, the redistricting in my opinion wasn't the greatest choice. Also some of the rules make no sense, such as: No Sharpies, No Jackets or Articles of Clothing w/ a Hood, No Gum Chewing, No 'Oversized' Coats or Jackets, No Sling Bags,
... Read more Purses, Or Bookbag. Carver is a good school, but seriously some of the rules seem like they're just made to aggravate us. Kids should'nt be suspended or given detention for being normal and carrying a bag or wearing a coat. I agree with the rating 6 out of ten just because Carver needs to lighten up. It's not like we did anything wrong. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/04/09
This achool has a lot going for it- some great teachers, lots of cool activites and an awesome principal. The redistricting has made a huge impact on Carver- all for the better.
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Posted by a parent on 07/04/09
I'm an eight grader here and everything is great. It's a very safe school with fairly new installed cameras that were installed last year for the protection of students. We have a great principal who actually won Principal of the Year in Virginia of 2008.
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Posted by a student on 03/03/09
Im a proud sixth grader at this school...let me tell you how great it is.The learning is great lots of options for students,but i could go on and on. Carver is love
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Posted by a student on 10/15/08
Great school . Lots of redistricting, so less students (compared to previous years). The principal, who is fairly new at Carver, is fantastic. He and his staff have made many great strides in making carver a top school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/10/08
I went to Carver from 2001-2004. I enjoyed learning there. I was a frequent participant in the chorus program & hand chimes & I must say that I gained a lot of friendships & a lot of confidence, even for someone as shy as I was. If your child attends this school, the best thing [in my opinion] is to
... Read more get them involved in something, especially those who need breaking out of their shell. The music programs go on field trips & compete with other schools at festivals. It's a blast! The teachers are wonderful as well. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/10/07
Excellent, excellent, excellent school. Both my children loved it, had great success and friendships, and were more than prepared for honors and AP level studies in high school. A very safe school that communicated well with parents. I won't say Carver is a perfect school, no school is. However, I'd
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/07
I'm actually a student there ,but carver is a great place to learn and the teachers art fantastic! Amazing there aren't any fights really and its just a safe place for kids to go and learn. Discipline is great and it helps you know not to do it again. After school activities make you more involved with
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Posted by a student on 11/08/06
Carver Middle is a fantastic school full of hard working brilliant individuals that put fun in learning while challengeing its students in every area of the corriculum.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/06
This is my son's first year at this school also. He was put in all honors classes although never been in them before. A couple of times we have asked the teachers for extra help when he didn't understand something but didn't get much of a response besides being told to look at their notes. They don't
... Read more offer many sports for the 6th graders, it's very hard for a 6th grader to make a team. But have some great intramural activies after school. So far he is doing very well in all his classes, so something must be right. Read less
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Chester schools — Carver Middle School is located at 3800 Cougar Trl, Chester VA 23831. 3800 Cougar Trl is in the 23831 ZIP code in Chester, VA The school district for Carver Middle School is the Chesterfield County Public Schools. Carver Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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